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Charter Review Special Committee

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 1:00 PM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: 1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2332 227 5248, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=mc88e88ccd9941e61309e6ff0d138658f

TL;DR

The Charter Review Special Committee held a public hearing on four proposed charter amendments that would significantly change how Baltimore City government operates. The amendments address procurement rules, budget and veto processes, term limits for elected officials, and minor privilege rights—all of which would require voter approval in a future election.

Key Decisions

  • Charter Amendment – Procurement Reform Scheduled for public hearing
  • Charter Amendment – Budget, Veto, and Board of Estimates Reform Scheduled for public hearing
  • Charter Amendment – Minor Privileges Scheduled for public hearing
  • Charter Amendment – Repeal Term Limits Scheduled for public hearing
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. 26-0190 Charter Amendment – Procurement Reform FOR the purpose of repealing the requirement for the Board of Estimates to make a bid award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; setting a special effective date; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.
    Mayor and City Council Res.
  6. 26-0191 Charter Amendment – Budget, Veto, and Board of Estimates Reform FOR the purpose of amending certain processes, requirements, and permissions relating to the adoption and rejection of ordinances and resolutions; amending certain processes, requirements, and permissions relating to the adoption and rejection of the City’s budget and certain tax rates; removing certain improper, non-essential, obsolete, and redundant provisions; setting a special effective date; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.
    Mayor and City Council Res.
  7. 26-0192 Charter Amendment – Minor Privileges FOR the purpose of providing for the grant of certain minor privilege rights under a process established by ordinance; removing certain improper, non-essential, obsolete, and redundant provisions; setting a special effective date; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.
    Mayor and City Council Res.
  8. 26-0199 Charter Amendment – Repeal – Term Limits FOR the purpose of repealing term limits for Baltimore City elected officials, including the Mayor, Comptroller, City Council President, and City Council members; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.
    Mayor and City Council Res.
  9. ADJOURNMENT
  10. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC